An Age‐Friendly Approach to Caring for Chronic Lung Disease in the Ambulatory Setting
ABSTRACT Many common chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), have much greater prevalence among older adults and as a result, pose a substantial burden of morbidity, disability, and mortality. The care of older adults with chronic lung disease necessitates an age‐friendly approach
Angela O. Suen +3 more
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PRECARIZED AGEING‐IN‐PERIFERIA: Low‐Income Older Adults in a Transforming Neighbourhood
Abstract In this article we investigate how intersecting forms of precarity shape the everyday practices of ageing‐in‐place developed by low‐income older adults in Via Milano, a historically segregated yet rapidly transforming neighbourhood in Brescia, northern Italy. We draw on qualitative and ethnographic research to examine how diverse urban changes—
Marco Alioni, Barbara Badiani
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Exploring the Influencing Factors of Professional Identity in Geriatric Nursing Among Undergraduate Nursing Interns From a Life Course Perspective: A Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Chen Y, Hao P, Lou Y, Han X.
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Abstract Introduction Peritoneal solute transfer rates (PSTR) are reported to increase with time. Changes in PSTR were reviewed in long‐term peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients to determine whether lower glucose degradation products (low GDP) dialysates prevented an increase in PSTR. Methods PSTR was determined with a 4‐h peritoneal equilibrium test with
Andrew Davenport
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Pathway from job stressors to job burnout in geriatric nursing assistants in Macao: the moderating role of organizational culture. [PDF]
Lei KF, Zhang D, Li K, Leong SK.
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Abstract Background Family engagement is crucial for achieving successful outcomes for both patients and hospitals. It supports safe transitions between care settings, providers, and ultimately, as illness progresses. However, in the hospital setting, family engagement is poorly operationalized.
Jennifer Morgan +4 more
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Improving care for older adults in the Emergency Department warrants greater investment in geriatric nursing-Stat! [PDF]
Hunt LJ.
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ABSTRACT Background Undertriage of women with trauma is associated with preventable deaths. This project was developed to determine whether older women with trauma were less likely to be admitted to a specialist trauma unit. Methods The study was undertaken at a specialist, level one trauma service and included all people aged 65 and older admitted ...
Katherine Gregorevic +4 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of geriatric nursing care among nurses at specialised hospitals in North-West Ethiopia: a facility-based, mixed-methods, cross-sectional survey. [PDF]
Abawa ED +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background A shift in the age profile of major trauma patients creates new challenges to trauma system design. Examining historical trends of major trauma in older people allows us to better plan for an effective trauma system. This study explores the clinical characteristics of older adult trauma cases presenting to a level one trauma center ...
Liya Ma +3 more
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